Your Voice Matters

with Valeria Pereira and Mike Wasserman of the Boston Debate League

Boston Debate League, Executive Director, Mike Wasserman and debate league alumna, Valeria Pereira discuss the value of providing a forum for youth of to have a voice, learn leadership skills and become critical thinkers.

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Jan 11, 2021

Hosted by: Nathan O'Leary

Produced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team

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